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The process of writing a polynomial as a product is called factoring. Finding and factoring out the greatest common factor of a polynomial is the first step when factoring, and so it can be an important part of simplifying an expression. Factoring allows one to break down a complicated polynomial into much simpler expressions whose structures are easier to work with. Learn how to factor polynomials by helping Ralph Kakerlake design a sports tournament program to build interplanetary relations among participating planets in the annual Confederation of United Planets (CUP). Common Core Reference: CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.A.3